Advert No:UoE/ADM/C/H/CO/01/19/11/2024

Job Description

• Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer, Clinical Officer I shall be responsible for the management of clinical services at the University clinics, examining, diagnosing and treating patients at the University and referring them where appropriate to the specialists.

Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution with added advantage for candidates specialized in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Current practicing Certificate.
• Membership registration to the relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Continuous Management training lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Clinical Officer amongst others will be:

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing, ordering laboratory and imaging investigations.
• Interpreting laboratory and imaging results; treating patients’ common ailments at an Outpatient or inpatient health facility.
• Implementing Community Healthcare activities in liaison with other health workers; guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues; sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health; carrying out surgical procedures.
• Training and skill; collecting and compiling clinical data; providing clinical outreach and school health services.
• Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings; assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities